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Video Production Tipsfor Interviews
Getting Started in VideoJuly 2010
Presented by Larry Kless
Multimedia CommunicationsNorthern CaliforniaKaiser Permanente
What You Need to Know
Camera placement and movement
Lighting Audio Interview techniques Do’s and Don’ts
How many minutes of preparation should you expect to spend for 1 minute of quality video?
5 10 30 More time than I have However much my boss says I have
The Rule of the Six Ps: Proper Planning Prevents (Patently)-Poor Performance
The Rule of the Six Ps: Proper Planning Prevents (Patently)-Poor Performance
How many minutes of preparation should you expect to spend for 1 minute of quality video?
5 10 30 More time than I have However much my boss says I have
Camera placement and movement
Use a tripod Avoid zooming and panning of camera Get physically close to your subject Place your camera at eye level of your
subject Frame your interview to give your
speaker with enough head room Select a neutral background for your
interview
Lighting
Make sure you have enough light for a good quality picture
Do not place your subject in front of a window (avoid backlight)
Close curtains, blinds and turn on room lights
Don’t mix daylight and indoor lighting
Avoid distracting background noise (HVAC, TVs, music)
Stay close to your interview subject
Use an external microphone when possible (clip on lavaliere microphones)
Use headphones to monitor microphone if possible
Audio
Interview techniques
Be a quiet, active listener (be empathic, nod, don’t talk, no “uh huh”)
Allow subject to complete answers before speaking (no crosstalk)
Ask interviewee to phrase your question in their answer (for context)
Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot
Don’t place subjects in front of windows
Subject with sufficient lighting. Framed as medium close up,
with good centering and room to insert title along bottom of
screen (lower third)
Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot
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Don’t frame subject in corner with too much negative space
For interviews the subject can be framed with plenty of
“nose room”
Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot
• For interviews the subject is also
set to one side of the frame with plenty of “nose room”
• The subject can also be to one side of the frame to include or highlight background
Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot
• For interviews the subject is also
set to one side of the frame with plenty of “nose room”
Note the “rule of thirds”
at work
• The subject can also be to one side of the frame to include or highlight background
Know Your Location
• Site survey• Reduce distractions• Directions• Lots of time• Sweat the small stuff
Know Your Legal Requirements
Release forms: Who? Anyone identifiable
Employees, especially if used
externally
Patients: MUST sign a HIPAA release –– no exceptions
Flip Video Spotlight - Shooting Tips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC-HdpXiLx0
Q & A
Contact Me
Larry Kless • [email protected]• [email protected]• @klessblog on Twitter• http://klessblog.blogspot.com• http://www.linkedin.com/in/larrykless